In Evangelii Gaudium (“Joy of the Gospel’”), Pope Francis said: “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty ...

Pope Francis was buried in the side aisle of the Basilica of St Mary Major, between the Pauline Chapel, where his beloved ...

Pope Francis is not the only Pope to be buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. But he would be the first Pope in 350 ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a location that reflected his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with tradition, the pontiff, death at the age of 88 was announced on Easter Monday, chose a ...

Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome as his final resting place, a decision rooted in his deep devotion to Mary.

Hundreds of people filed past the tomb of Pope Francis from early on Sunday morning in the Roman basilica where he chose to ...

Under a scorching spring sun, locals and tourists sat on church steps, crammed the pavements and peered out of the windows ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

Pope Francis' funeral at St. Peter’s Square drew hundreds of thousands of mourners and a roster of global leaders. After the ...

The "Pope of the People" chose a church in the center of Rome that holds significance to him throughout his papacy.

On the morning of the Resurrection, Mary Magdalene and other women were the first to arrive at the tomb and the first to witness the risen Christ (see John 20:11-18 and Matthew 28:1-10 ).